The #1 Way to Beat Cellulite

The #1 Way to Beat Cellulite

If cellulite creams and supplements worked miracles with results that lasted forever, we’d all have backsides like Brazilian supermodels’. What can make a tremendous difference? Exercise. A study found that 75 percent of women who did just 20 minutes each of cardio and strength training three days a week saw a dramatic reduction in dimpling after two months. Combine your favorite cardio with this cellulite-busting workout by A-list celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson.

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Reaching Lunge

Stand with feet hip-width apart, a dumbbell in each hand. Take a big step forward with right foot, lower into a lunge and bring hands to floor. Stand up, pressing off heel to return to start, and bring weights to armpits, elbows out. Do 10 times, then switch legs. That’s one set; do two sets.

Squat Press With Twist

Stand with feet hip-width apart, a weight in each hand, lifted up by shoulders, palms facing forward. Squat as if sitting down in a chair; pause. As you rise back up, press weights straight up over shoulders and twist torso right. Do five times, then switch sides. That’s one set; do two sets.

Crossover Lunge

Stand with feet hip-width apart, a weight in each hand; bend arms 90 degrees, upper arms by sides. Step back and to the left with right leg; lower into a lunge as you extend and lift arms behind you. Return to start. Do 10 times, then switch sides. That’s one set; do two sets.

Frog Press

Lie facedown on a large exercise ball or ottoman, hands on floor for stability. Place soles of feet together and open knees wide in a diamond shape. Squeeze butt and, keeping feet together, lift legs as high as you can; lower. Do 20 times. That’s one set; do two sets.